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Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation. You are going to go back to the original scope of work to see if that was well defined, and changes have been made either in the field or as part of a negotiated, detailed change.
But I had never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?” Depending on your state’s law, if you negotiate a check that is marked “paid in full” or even “final payment” then you are risking the fact that you may be settling any claims you have.
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In addition, Zumwalt will get $946,824, the value of the accumulated benefits payable to him under the company's key employee capital accumulation plan and $16,003as compensation for accrued but unused paid time off, the filing said. He will be reimbursed $20,000 for legal fees incurred with negotiation and review of the agreement.
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General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. With labor Pools they take care of all of that and you pay a fixed cost per hour or whatever you negotiate with the service.
General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. With labor Pools they take care of all of that and you pay a fixed cost per hour or whatever you negotiate with the service.
It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. Establish the details of how the JOC consultant is being compensated. Owner/Contractor negotiations and/or changes as needed. Please seek appropriate legal counsel.
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